The King and his family reached the Crystal Palace where they were warmly welcomed by Great Lady Theodora.
"Grandmother!"
The two young princes ran towards her without care for manners or the like. Within the Great Palace, away from the public eye, they would openly act like spoiled children to their grandmother who always showered them with love.
Great Lady Theodora arranged for a small birthday banquet for Drayce in her hanging garden, the area overlooking the crystal waters of the lake, and spent a happy family meal together with everyone.
While everyone's attention was on the food and the scenery, the Great Lady went towards Esther who had excused herself earlier to freshen up. Instead of returning to her seat, Esther stood on the side while watching Keiren and Drayce laugh together, the older one sitting beside the King while the other sat on the King's knees, as if they were telling their father an exciting story.
